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The challenge at COP28 really is to have clean language saying “phase out” all fossil fuels: Minal Pathak

Down To Earth talks to Minal Pathak, associate professor at Ahmedabad University and senior …

Sikkim, the land blessed by Guru Rinpoche, is being destroyed by anthropogenic activity: Yishey Doma

The author of several books on Sikkimese religion, folklore and culture speaks with Down To …

‘It is high time India has a law that recognises climate migrants’

Down To Earth speaks to Member of Parliament, Pradyut Bordoloi,on the Climate Migrants (…

‘We still know very little about the cryosphere’

Down To Earth speaks to Rodica Nitu, head, Global Cryosphere Watch at the World …

‘Antarctic sea ice has transitioned to a different state with less volume overall, shorter presence’

Sea ice scientist Petra Heil on consequences of low Antarctic sea ice extent & role of …

There are so many problems with the Anthropocene definition: Amitav Ghosh

The author spoke to Down To Earth on the shortcomings of the narrative around the Anthropocene

Climate talks have to be reimagined as they’re dysfunctional, says Bonn delegate

Babitha PS speaks on visa issues, safety and women’s representation at climate conferences

Change carbon-intensive lifestyles to save Ladakh, Sonam Wangchuk appeals to people

Might consider hunger strike if Ladakh is not protected under the Constitution’ Sixth …

‘Climate change can triple flood damage by atmospheric rivers’

Climate scientist Tom Corringham talks to Down To Earth about bomb cyclones, …

Kashmir’s harsh winter, a constant theme in its literature, does not exist anymore: Neerja Mattoo

Down To Earth talks to Kashmiri litterateur Neerja Mattoo as the Valley goes through the …

COP27: ‘Translation between change in weather and damages is not linear’

Down To Earth talks to Friederike Otto, climate scientist at Imperial College London about …

COP27: We don’t need new pacts, implement current ones, says climate scientist Saleemul Huq

Part 2: The climate scientist talks about need for region and ecosystem-wise targets …

Egypt’s support to developing countries gives hope for COP27: Climate scientist Saleemul Huq

Part 1: The climate scientist talks about critical climate issues that can play a major …

Run-up to COP27: ‘John Kerry is scared of the floodgates of litigations on accepting loss and damage’

Down To Earth speaks to Farhana Yamin, one of the key architects of the Paris deal, on why …

Run-up to COP27: LDCs want clear process to bridge $100 billion fund gap, loss & damage finance structure

Manjeet Dhakal, advisor to the LDC chair, talks about challenges faced by disadvantaged …

‘Changing climatic conditions induce vegetation changes, which shapes human evolution’

DTE speaks with professor Rajeev Patnaik to understand the relationship of …

‘Europe will witness more extreme megadroughts in the years ahead’

Down To Earth speaks to climate historian Christian Pfister from the University of Berne …

‘The West African monsoon always had the potential of impacting the Indian monsoon’

The realisation of the Great Green Wall project in the Sahel may strengthen the West …

‘Rising mercury is making Nepal glaciers vulnerable’

Changing nature of glaciers and glacial lakes make the Himalayas one of the most climate …

We need to immediately stop oil and gas expansion: Environmentalist at helm of anti-fossil fuel movement at CoP26

Tzeporah Berman, a Canadian environmentalist, spoke to DTE at the sidelines of Glasgow summit

World headed towards 2.4°C warming despite CoP26, according to 4 assessments

We may still be able to limit warming to 2°C, but 1.5°C will require technology to …

CoP26 first draft not good enough; climate finance grossly insufficient: Climate scientist Saleemul Huq

Saleemul Haq, director, International Centre for Climate Change and Development, …